Agent claims Barcelona have been in contact over 19-year-old striker

Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane is one of the rising stars in European football, and as such, a number of European giants are tracking his progress. Agent Eric Depolo has claimed that Barcelona and Arsenal are among those doing so.

Kofane, 19, made the move to Europe last season, starting with Albacete in Segunda. Real Madrid, Real Betis and Sevilla all looked to bring him in last summer after a successful half season at the Nuevo Carlos Belmonte, scoring eight times and giving one assist in 20 appearances. Leverkusen won the race though, and after a €5m move, and Kofane has continued to show promising signs. Averaging a goal contribution every 116 minutes, the Cameroon international has seven goals and eight assists in his 39 appearances for die Werkself.

Agent confirms Barcelona interest in Kofane

“Yes, Arsenal’s interest is genuine. The manager (Mikel Arteta) likes him very much,” Depolo told Daily Arsenal, before confirming the following clubs were also interested; “Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Brentford, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.”

Asked if there was a favourite for his signature, Depolo cited the Gunners, before confirming that Barcelona had also been in contact with him.

“I think it is too early to say, but due to the fact that the player speaks Spanish, like Mikel Arteta, and that William Saliba is originally from Cameroon, I would say Arsenal are in pole position. Yes, there is contact between me and Arsenal. But their focus right now is to win the league — from there everything will start moving.”

Would Barcelona take a risk on Kofane?

Kofane has certainly made a fast start to life in European football, and has the raw attributes that could make him one of the best in the game. Yet with Barcelona looking for Robert Lewandowski’s long-term successor this summer, it seems more likely they move for a more experienced option.

Christian #Kofane is currently not a transfer target for FC Bayern this coming summer. In addition, the club’s focus remains on extending Harry Kane’s contract beyond 2027.

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Given Kofane’s age, he is unlikely to be much cheaper, but Barcelona may be monitoring him as an option if they cannot bring in a more established player, or as a potential option down the line. Sky Sport DE assure that any deal for Kofane would cost upwards of €60m.

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